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Heisler's Creamery opens Christmas display, attraction in Schuylkill County

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Skook News

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

Spotlight PA

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Contaminated sugar, unapproved foods, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection...

Berks County, PA · 3d
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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 2d

cpcknightlynews.com

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Knights fall to Penn State Lehigh Valley

Knights sports update: After the game described below, The Knights lost to Navy, in Annapolis, 102-46, on Nov. 8, making the record 0-3. The Knights will face Penn State Schuylkill on Thursday at 8 p.m., in Schuylkill Haven. The Knightly News doesn’t cover Central Penn away games. Read about the Central Penn-Navy game on the Knights Athletics page.

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 3d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic

TAMAQUA – A former pharmacy in eastern Schuylkill County is now a training ground for... The article Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Tamaqua, PA · 3d

Skook News

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Blue Mountain Girls Advance to PIAA Soccer Quarterfinals; Boys Fall to Holy Ghost Prep

Blue Mountain's girls soccer team advanced to the 2026 PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Conrad Weiser on November 10. The Blue Mountain boys' season ended with an 8-1 loss to Holy Ghost Prep in the first round. Blue Mountain PIAA Soccer Results: November 10, 2026 2026 PIAA Class 3A first-round soccer results Division Final Score Class 3A Girls Blue Mountain 2 , Conrad Weiser 1 Class 3A Boys Holy Ghost Prep 8 , Blue Mountain 1 Blue Mountain vs. Radnor: Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals Blue Mountain will face Radnor in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals. The game is scheduled to take place at Emmaus High School at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Church fundraiser keeps pierogi tradition alive in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. – For many people in Berks County, the start of the holiday season means the start of pierogi season. At the Immaculate Conception Church in Union Township, women like Janet Edleman have been busy making hundreds of pierogi for their first-ever pierogi sale. "We're giving it...

Berks County, PA · 15h

Wellsboro Gazette

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Wyomissing eyes 60% property tax hike in proposed 2027 budget

WYOMISSING, Pa. – It took the mayor’s vote to make it happen, but Wyomissing Borough will advertise a proposed 2027 general operating budget with a 60% tax increase. Wyomissing Borough Council was divided on advertising the proposed $31 million budget by a 3-3 vote Tuesday night. Mayor Frederick Levering was then required to vote to break the tie.

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

macaronikid.com

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Family Holiday Events & Winter Fun | Schuylkill & Beyond

The winter holidays are officially here, and the Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville area is bursting with festive family fun! No matter what winter holidays your family observes or what ages you are planning for, our local community is packed with inclusive events, seasonal traditions, and winter entertainment for everyone. Check out my top picks for holiday family activities across the region and start planning your seasonal outings today!

Pottsville, PA · 1d

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Lebanon County rushing record now held by a New Covenant Dutchman

Like many incredible athletic achievements, New Covenant Christian School senior Yama Navarro’s performance on the gridiron two Fridays ago featured aspects of speed, power and stamina. Not only did it require mental toughness, emotional balance and discipline, it also demonstrated elements of maturity, dedication, and development. Like many individual...

Lebanon County, PA · 3d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser

BARNESVILLE – One of the oldest police cruisers still in service in our area is... The article Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 2d

Berks Weekly

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Food Facility selling foods prepared in an unapproved private home: Restaurant Inspections, Nov. 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.

Berks County, PA · 1d

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Generations Of Reading Families Have Stopped At The Peanut Bar Restaurant In Reading, Pennsylvania, For Free Peanuts

Some restaurants hand you a menu and a glass of water. One spot in downtown Reading hands you peanuts, and then it lets you toss the shells right onto the floor. Nobody frowns, and nobody grabs a broom in a panic. The practice has been going on for so long that grandparents, parents, and kids in Berks County have all shared the same simple ritual at the same tables.

Reading, PA · 2d

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It's playoff time in the 570: Previewing high school football championships across NEPA

FOX56's Bob Ide joins WVIA's Roger DuPuis in the podcast studio with high school football championships at the top of the agenda this week. "It's playoff time in the 570 -- things are going so far so good for most teams," Bob says. "Not too many upsets, but things will definitely get more difficult now as the games get harder, teams get better."

Schuylkill County, PA · 10h

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Weather: Mild Veterans Day, Rain and Colder Weather Ahead

Veterans Day will begin with patchy morning fog across Schuylkill County on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 , before partly sunny skies and a high near 60°F . Showers are likely Wednesday night, with rain continuing Thursday. Colder conditions follow Friday, along with a chance of rain showers changing to snow showers Friday night. Schuylkill County Weather Highlights Veterans Day: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., then partly sunny with a high near 60°F. Thursday: Showers, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a high near 52°F. Friday night: A chance of rain showers before 10 p.m., followed by a chance of snow showers. Low around 31°F. Weekend: Partly sunny days, with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Seven-Day Forecast: November 11–17, 2026 Schuylkill County Daily and Nighttime Weather Forecast Day Forecast Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11 Day: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60°F . Light and variable winds. Night: Showers likely, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 44°F . Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60% , with less than one-tenth of an inch of rain possible. Thursday November 12 Day: Showers, with a high near

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

Lebanon Daily News

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Giving out awards to Lebanon County's top football players in 2026

Playoff football is here. Lebanon County’s regular season is finished and four local teams made it to District 3’s 2026 playoffs. The first 10 games of the season were full of action and local competitors made headlines at every stop. We’ve decided on honors from Lebanon County’s latest football campaign as seven awards highlight local teams and individuals in 2026. Before the District 3 playoffs keep rolling, here’s the best honors from local regular season play. WATCH: Cedar Crest's Reyes talks playoff comeback, eight score game Local: Northern Lebanon freshman makes top-100 placing in PIAA cross country Most Valuable Player: Roman Russek (Sr.), Palmyra Cougars Russek was dominant as a dual-threat talent in 2026 and Palmyra’s quarterback finished second among the PIAA’s top scorers by the end of his senior year. Through 10 games, Russek combined for 30 touchdowns to set the Cougars’ single-season touchdowns record, while finishing 121-of-180 for 1,439 passing yards and adding 742 rushing yards. Palmyra’s 6-foot-2 senior put up four games with four-plus touchdowns, including consecutive games with five scores between Weeks 3-4. Russek pushed Palmyra to its best season since 2017 and he deserves Lebanon County’s 2026 MVP award for his brilliance. Game of the

Lebanon County, PA · 3d